Postpositivism and Educational Research

Postpositivism and Educational Research
ISBN-10
0847691225
ISBN-13
9780847691227
Category
Education
Pages
118
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Authors
Nicholas C. Burbules, Denis Charles Phillips

Description

This volume presents in a forthright and lively way, an account of the philosophical position generally identified as Postpositivistic that undergirds much of mainstream research in education and the related social sciences. The discussion throughout is informed by recent developments in philosophy of science. This book argues that, while there is much to be learned from recent critiques regarding truth in research, traditional scientific values and assumptions are not outmoded. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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